AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoIslamic Art in Singapore: The Asian Civilisations Museum teams up with the Louvre for “Crosscurrents: Masterpieces of Mughal, Safavid, and Ottoman Art,” bringing 100 Islamic treasures to Singapore from June 19, 2026 to Jan 24, 2027. Arts & Heritage Hub: Hong Kong’s Haw Par Mansion is set to be restored as Villa Haw Par, a non-profit arts and culture “working house” opening to the public by end-2026. Local Education Spotlight: Former DPM Heng Swee Keat becomes SIT’s first chancellor from June 1, backing applied learning and industry partnerships. Cultural Exchange Through Film: Yeon Sang-ho’s “Colony” opens in South Korea after Cannes, with critics debating whether it matches the emotional pull of “Train to Busan.” Community & Learning Tech: Singapore-headquartered Robotimize hosts Universiti Malaya students for hands-on rehab robotics, FES and AI-enabled care demos. Payments & Everyday Life: MAS and banks clarify PayNow nickname removal is aimed at cutting impersonation scams, while FOMO Pay prepares DuitNow QR acceptance ahead of the RTS Link. Coffee Scene: The Singapore National Coffee Championship 2026 returns July 15–17 at Sands Expo alongside SIGEP Asia.
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